Focus on the Family Singapore regularly contributes opinions on pertinent issues relating to family and relationships to the press. Here are the stories featuring our expert opinions and the letters we have contributed to the editor.

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IN THE PRESS

One in Six Protection Orders Filed by Husbands


Republished with permission
29 Mar 2020
Many men are afraid that taking the matter to court by applying for a PPO will worsen the relationship, said Focus on the Family Singapore principal counsellor Theresa Pong.
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IN THE PRESS

Staying At Home During Covid-19 Outbreak


Republished with permission
29 Mar 2020
Ms June Yong, who is in charge of editorial content at Focus on the Family Singapore, suggests discussing boundaries upfront.
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IN THE PRESS

Becoming a Mum Later in Life: Women Share Their Joys and Challenges


Republished with permission
08 Mar 2020
Ms Vicky Ho, a family life specialist at Focus on the Family Singapore, says: "The researchers discovered that mums who gave birth at a later age had children who did significantly better in cognitive tests..."
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IN THE PRESS

Coronavirus: Make working from home work


Republished with permission
16 Feb 2020
Apart from the needs of individual workers, their families are also affected by this decamping, says Mr Chong Ee Jay, family life specialist at Focus on the Family Singapore
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IN THE PRESS

Lunch at 2pm, dinner at 5pm


Republished with permission
12 Jan 2020
Mrs Esther Foong, an associate trainer with Focus on the Family Singapore, suggests scheduling time together as a family, such as at the playground.
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IN THE PRESS

How to escape the clutches of your phone


Republished with permission
29 Dec 2019
Tracking your phone use...may spook you into stepping back from the brink of screen addiction, says Mr Chong Ee Jay, family life specialist at Focus on the Family Singapore.
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IN THE PRESS

Commentary: Do Parents Really Need a Confinement Nanny?


Republished with permission
08 Dec 2019
About 79 per cent of women experienced some form of mum guilt, according to a recent study by non-profit group Focus on the Family Singapore.
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IN THE PRESS

Suicide prevention: Open, honest conversations can save lives


Republished with permission
05 Dec 2019
Joanna Koh-Hoe's commentary on creating conducive environments for important conversations between adults and youth.
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IN THE PRESS

传授夫妻相处之道 (Mentoring couples for a thriving marriage)


Republished with permission
19 Nov 2019
As a married couple and marriage mentors, Gary and Joanna Koh often counsel engaged couples.

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